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texting, n.
Brit. |ˈtɛkstɪŋ|, U.S. |ˈtɛkstɪŋ|
[In sense 1 ‹text n.1 + -ing suffix1. In sense 2 ‹text v. + -ing suffix1.]
1. Music. The alignment of notes with syllables in notations of vocal music; the relationship of notes and syllables in a vocal performance. hist.
1955Acta Musicologica 27 33 Only at ‘Salva Nos’ (Sorbonne) is the straightforward statement of the chords weakened by an ornamentation and confused in the texting. 1990R. Crocker in R. Crocker & D. Hiley Early Middle Ages to 1300 vii. 246 The texting of the verse-melisma uses acclamatory wording to reflect the repetitive aspects of the melodic figuration. 1999Early Music 27 325/2 His many published editions of early polyphony were long regarded as too eccentric for serious consideration.., with texting presented precisely as in the sources without any attempt to make them ‘singable’.
2. The action or practice of sending text messages from one mobile phone to another. Cf. text messaging n.
1999Business World (Philippines) 22 Jan. 33/1 Texting has become so popular that it introduced a convenient new communication channel. 2000Elle Sept. 58/1 When involved in a texting or e-mailing rally, try not to be the last to send a message. 2005N.Y. Times (National ed.) 9 Jan. i. 1/5 [He]..loves to send and receive pithy text messages via cellphone... He often prefers texting over talking on his cellphone. |